Chéticamp & Area

Jul 30 – Aug 3

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Festival de l’Escaouette is a vibrant Acadian summer celebration held annually in Chéticamp along the iconic Cabot Trail. This lively festival features traditional and contemporary Acadian music, family-friendly activities, cultural events, and unforgettable kitchen parties. Rooted in pride and tradition, Festival de l’Escaouette brings the community together while welcoming visitors to experience the warmth, music, and joie de vivre that define Acadian culture in Cape Breton.

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Jul 31 12:00 AM Aug 1 12:00 AM Aug 2 12:00 AM

Locals Know Blog

7 Fall Golf Experiences You Can’t Miss on Cape Breton Island

As the crisp air of autumn descends upon Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a canvas of vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. It’s the perfect season to explore the Island’s world-renowned golf courses, where the...

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5 Cape Breton Waterfalls to visit this Winter

When we think of waterfalls, the image that comes to our mind is tropical pools, cascading water, peace and calmness. But come winter, these waterfalls turn into a completely different scene. We have rounded up our...

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Puffins on Cape Breton Island: Where to See the Island’s Most Colourful Seabirds

Every summer, one of the most charming wildlife experiences on Cape Breton Island returns to the cliffs and waters just off the coast. Atlantic puffins, often called the clowns of the sea, arrive at the Bird...

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